Trustees

Health Care South Sudan is run on an entirely voluntary basis by its founders and trustees with the integrity and commitment to ensure all funds received are delivered and used efficiently and effectively on the ground.

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Founder and Trustee

Dr. Alison Smithies OBE MD FRCPath

Having begun her career as a GP, Alison developed a clinical interest in family planning, and a research interest in cytology to gain her MD. She went on to prove her e

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Chair

Mark Thomas

Mark has spent fifteen years working in communications and corporate affairs. He is the charity’s current Chair, helping to steer Health Care South Sudan’s strategic direction

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Medical Lead and Vice Chair

Dr Mark Smithies

Having begun his NHS consultant career at Guy’s Hospital, Mark moved to the University Hospital of Wales in 1994, becoming Director of Intensive Care Services across th

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Communications and Public Affairs

Matt Crisp

Matt has eight years of experience working in communications and engagement roles in the public and private sector. He helps to raise awareness amongst the public and stakeholders of the work Health C

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Treasurer

Chris Dragonetti

Chris retired as the accountant for the Church of England Diocese of Salisbury after 22 years in that role. He is now involved in the financial management of a number of Salisbury based charities.

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Women and Girls Adviser

Deborah Perkin

Writer and filmmaker Deborah Perkin had a long career at the BBC in London and Cardiff, where she became Head of Programme Development. She enjoyed her executive strategy

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Salisbury Sudans Medical Link Coordinator

Mike Maclachlan

Mike spent his career in the international oil industry including time in Pakistan, India and Pacific rim countries. He has been involved with the Diocesan Sudan Medical Link for over a decade and was

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Medical Advisers

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Dr Robert Ntalo (Sub-Saharan Medical Adviser)

Robert is a medical doctor and a public health specialist with over 20 years of profe

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Dr Christina Lucas (UK Medical Adviser)

Practising GP and educator Christina has 40 years broad based experience in health ca

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Volunteers

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Hannah Smithies

Hannah is a Product Manager in London with a passion for social justice and a love of

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Yulia Makarova

A digital marketing expert based in Spain, Yulia speaks five languages. She has lived

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Ginny Lighton

Before retirement, Ginny’s work involved nursing and supporting people who had suff

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